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Large salad bowl with grotesque figure preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris
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Large salad bowl with grotesque figure preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris
Large salad bowl with grotesque figure preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Plate Naturalism of XVII century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:XVII sec
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-025087-0000
Media ID 33121086
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Brier Fanciful Animal Instrument Or Document Literature And Fiction Male Characters Mask Music Putto Tabor Drum Headdress Civilian Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This photograph transports us to the grand halls of the Louvre Museum in Paris, where a peculiar artifact takes center stage. The image showcases a large salad bowl adorned with intricate details and an unexpected twist - a grotesque figure preserved within its confines. Dating back to the XVII century, this artwork represents the naturalism of that era, blending elements from both Renaissance and Baroque styles. Its historical significance is undeniable as it offers a glimpse into Europe's rich cultural heritage during the first and second millenniums A. D. The composition of this photograph by Alinari, Fratelli captures every nuance of this fascinating piece. The viewer is drawn to examine each aspect closely; fanciful animals surround male characters who seem to have emerged from literature or fiction itself. One cannot help but be intrigued by their presence. Accessories such as headdresses - civilian, military, and religious alike - add an air of mystery while fashionably dressed figures don masks that conceal their true identities. A tabor drum lies nearby alongside other musical instruments or documents, hinting at the importance music held during this time period. Amidst all these elements lie vegetal compositions intertwined with briers, creating an enchanting contrast between nature and artifice. It is through objects like these that we can truly appreciate Europe's artistic legacy. As we gaze upon this striking print captured in 1908, our imagination runs wild with stories waiting to be told about those who once owned or admired such precious artifacts. This photograph serves as a reminder of how history intertwines with artistry in ways that continue to captivate audiences even today.
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